The first goal to remember was scored by Okamoto!

The first game of FC Tokyo in J.League Division 2 (J2) marked the start of a new history. The game was held at Nishigaoka Soccer Field, with over 3000 spectators gathered under the clear sky. From the kick-off, FC Tokyo's eleven launched a fierce attack. They played with such ease and confidence, without feeling any pressure from the opening game and home game. In the 4th minute, a cross ball from Kaga on the right side found Okamoto running in from behind the opponent's defender. He controlled the ball perfectly and shot it into the goal, shaking the net. This was not only FC Tokyo's first goal, but also a memorable goal as the first goal in all of J2.

"KING OF TOKYO (Amaral)" is still going strong!

"King of Tokyo" Amaral, who has been called for a long time. It is truly amazing that he showed such movements that were not expected until just before the opening game. Not only attacking, but also putting his body on the line in the front line and continuously putting pressure on the opponent's defenders, his stamina was also sufficient. But above all, Amaral's greatest weapon was his heading, which was overwhelming. The ball from "artisan" Umayama, who repeatedly made accurate centering with sharp overlaps on the right side, was a source of fear for the opponent with Amaral in the center. In addition, he won all the centering from the left side Fujiyama's dribble breakthrough, as well as the long and accurate cross balls from Almir and Yukihiko SATO, threatening the opponent's goal. He took 7 shots in total in the first and second halves, and in the 79th minute, he broke away from Sandro's ball and scored the second goal to decide the victory. "The King of Tokyo" still seems to be causing chaos.

Treasure each game...

In this match, FC Tokyo proved that they have both a strong defense and an attractive offense, which has been their image since their Tokyo Gas FC days. In defense, Sandro has become the "wall of Tokyo" and is able to repel any ball. Stopper Komine, who is strong in one-on-one situations, and defensive midfielder Asari, who is able to shut down the opponent's ace with his high defensive ability, were also effective. On the other hand, in offense, fullbacks Fujiyama and Umeyama repeatedly created scoring opportunities with their aggressive overlapping runs. In addition, the addition of Almir, who has an astonishing work rate and high technical ability in the midfield, and Yukihiko SATO, who creates numerous chances with his sharp dribbling and direct play, has greatly increased the team's attacking options and resulted in more decisive chances. As a result, the team was able to win their important first match with a score of 2-0, which gave them momentum and confidence. However, there are still 35 matches remaining. They cannot get carried away. In the post-match press conference, coach Okuma said, "We cannot get carried away. I'm not surprised by Sapporo and Kawasaki's losses. It's natural to have some slip-ups in such a long season, so I don't want to put pressure on the players (for losing). Instead, I instruct them to play with our characteristic high work rate and never give up until the end in every game," with a serious expression. It is crucial to approach each match with importance.